UK Horse Racing Tips: Southwell

ALI STAR BERT finished a good third in a deeper event over track and trip earlier in the month and he was kindly dropped 2lb for that performance. Shaun Harris' nine-year-old has two previous C&D victories to his name and has lots in his favour as he bids to record a third. Kapamazov made the frame in first-time cheekpieces at Huntingdon last month and is likely to be on the premises off a 2lb lower rating, while Pearl Island is another to note.
Prediction : 1st Ali Star Bert 2nd Kapamazov 3rd Pearl Island

SALT ROCK is unbeaten in two starts over fences, with his latest victory coming in convincing fashion at Doncaster last month. The seven-year-old could have plenty more improvement in him and can defy a 6lb rise to continue his rise in the ranks. Immortal Fame went in by half a length at Uttoxeter on his most recent start and should mount a bold bid in his attempt to complete a hat-trick, despite a 6lb higher mark today. Of the remainder, Doyouknowwhatimean makes the most appeal in first-time cheekpieces.
Prediction : 1st Salt Rock 2nd Immortal Fame 3rd Doyouknowwhatimean

Point-to-point winner In The Age made a successful start under Rules over C&D in December and is likely to have plenty more to offer. However, he might find it tough giving his 7lb penalty away to TOP JIMMY. Fergal O'Brien's five-year-old failed to live up to market expectations when only fourth on his debut at Market Rasen in November, but that was still a promising effort. He could take a step forward to strike, while last-time-out Huntingdon scorer Nazare is another to consider.
Prediction : 1st Top Jimmy 2nd In The Age 3rd Nazare

Absolutely Doyen shaped with promise on his hurdling bow recently and although he should be a factor, that effort suggested he will need further to be seen to best effect. Beau Quali looked the most likely winner when coming to grief three from home at Newcastle last month and he won't be far away if none the worse for that tumble, but the vote goes to WOLF MOON. Beaten just two lengths when conceding 13lb to Triumph Hurdle hopeful Palladium at Huntingdon recently, that is perhaps the best form on offer and he can go one better.
Prediction : 1st Wolf Moon 2nd Absolutely Doyen 3rd Beau Quali

This isn't a particularly deep contest and preference is for OWL OF ATHENS. Evan Williams' charge landed a gamble in impressive fashion at Uttoxeter recently and an 11lb higher mark is unlikely to be beyond him on that evidence. Mokoro makes his handicap bow following an absence and he needs to be monitored in the betting, while Born In The West is most appealing of the remainder.
Prediction : 1st Owl Of Athens 2nd Mokoro 3rd Born In The West

ASA arrives here having won two of her last three starts, filling second place on the other occasion, and that includes an 11-length success over fences at Catterick last time. She is only 5lb higher here and the switch to hurdles should not be a problem. Ocean Legacy also won well on her most recent outing and is likely to be the main threat, ahead of Roccos Inspiration.
Prediction : 1st Asa 2nd Ocean Legacy 3rd Roccos Inspiration

MOUNT WASHINGTON got off the mark in impressive fashion over 2m at Plumpton three weeks ago and Evan Williams' gelding tops the shortlist off just a 5lb higher mark. Gotthereintheend has been runner-up twice in her last three starts and could repeat that here, although Passengerontheship showed some promise on his handicap debut recently and could also be in the mix.
Prediction : 1st Mount Washington 2nd Gotthereintheend 3rd Passengerontheship